Karen Hairston-Franzel
High-Flying circus performer ‘Danny the Acrobat’ demonstrates the value of disability inclusion in the performing arts. His aerial arts performances dazzle, amaze, inspire, and change perceptions!
Twenty-three-year-old Daniel Franzel is at the forefront of changing the way people with autism and other disabilities are seen. His act entitled ‘Yes, You Can’ is performed 25-feet in the air, replete with spins, drops, and turns leaving audiences stunned and completely engaged.
Karen Strauch
Psychologist & Psychology Professor (UNR)
Director of the Interdisciplinary Team “Construyendo Huellas”
Specialist in Neurodivergence, Diagnostic Evaluations, and Integrative Cognitive Therapy. Karen Strauch is a Psychologist and Psychology Professor graduated from the National University of Rosario (UNR). She also completed training in Art Therapy (Universidad Abierta Interamericana) and Therapeutic Companionship (College of Psychologists of the Province of Santa Fe)
Nana Campana
Nana Campana is a pioneering leader in neurodevelopmental rehabilitation, dedicated to transforming lives through innovative strategies based on how the brain works. As founder and director of The Paper Tree House, Nana has spent over 15 years helping children and adults overcome learning and developmental challenges by addressing the underlying neurological factors.
Language: English
Karina Kuljacha
Karina Kuljacha is a seasoned clinical nutritionist with over 20 years of experience dedicated to improving the lives of families affected by autism. As the founder of KarinaAutismo.com, Karina combines her extensive professional expertise with her personal journey as a mother of a young adult with autism, giving her a deeply empathetic and informed perspective that resonates with the families she serves.
Lisa B. Lewis
Lisa B. Lewis is a U.S.-based entrepreneur, advocate, and the Founder and Owner of Disability Circus Omnium, a groundbreaking platform that redefines inclusion through performance, storytelling, and creative expression. Through her work, Lisa challenges traditional narratives around disability, transforming lived experience into powerful artistic and educational impact.
Julian Pico
Before director. Before producer. Before a career spanning more than thirty years across television and major live events in Latin America and the United States.
His life changed forever the moment autism entered his home through his son, Toñito. From that day forward, nothing was the same. What once felt certain became insufficient. The familiar fell apart.
Mathew Chimanazujerome Idiaghe
Mathewjerome Idiaghe, known widely as “The Dyslexic Journalist,” is a certified public speaker, model, event steward, content creator, and award-winning advocate for dyslexia and neurodiversity. With over 13 years in marketing and NGO work, Mathewjerome has dedicated his career to empowering individuals with learning difficulties, advocating for inclusive education…
